Foam Bookmarks for Holidays

Description

Foam Bookmarks for Every Occasion...Fourth of July, Father's Day and more. For Fourth of July bookmarks use red, white and blue foam stickers to make a bookmark. Add a child photo in the center star to personalize it.

Materials

• Red, White and Blue piece of foam.
• Foam Stars (There are pre-cut foam stick on stars at craft supply stores or make your own from two of the colors.
• Craft Glue
• Craft Scissors
• Glitter Glue
• Ribbon about 6 inches long
• Scissors
• Single Hole Punch

Steps

• Choose which color will be your bookmark and cut approximately 2 1/2 inches x 6 1/2 inches or size of your choice.
• Using a pencil, draw the lines for the bookmark.
• With assistance, have your child cut on this line with craft scissors.
• Glue or stick stars on in the other two colors. Ex. If you selected white as your background, use red and blue stars.
• Decorate with different size stars to create interesting patterns.
• Use glitter glue to add sparkle.
• Punch a hole at top of the bookmark.
• Fold ribbon in half and slide the ends through the hole. With the closed end of the ribbon, loop it over the two loose ends and tighten.

Tips and Suggestions

• Add a photo to personalize.
• Use foam with sticky backs for the easiest way to decorate. Great even for young toddlers. They even sell pre-cut bookmarks in a pack if it's for a classroom activity.

Educational Note

In the United States Independence Day, often called the Fourth of July, is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Many people celebrate Independence Day by sending off fireworks, attending parades, having barbecues or holding picnics.